Problems with Jesus…

1.  There is no reliable historical evidence for the existence of Jesus outside of the scriptures.  Jesus was supposedly the “greatest man ever to walk the earth” yet none of the historians of that time found him to be important enough to write about.

 

2.  The scripture writers themselves were not even eyewitnesses to Jesus.  All four scriptures were written decades after Jesus’s supposed death.

 

3.  Descriptions of Jesus’s deeds, character, and history are too similar to pagan gods that preceded Jesus.  Jesus is nothing more than a character based off of a compilation of these previously worshiped gods.

 

4.  Stories about Jesus are based solely on oral tradition.

 

5.  Jesus’s teachings were inspirational but they were not original or even morally superior.

 

6.  Jesus never revealed anything of importance to the human race.  He simply preached about peace and love.  Also, why did he “cast out demons” from people who, in all reality, were likely suffering from now known medical conditions?

 

7.  There are zero writings attributed to Jesus himself.  Why wouldn’t someone as important as Jesus leave us with writings straight from his own hand?

 

8.  There are no descriptions in the Bible regarding what Jesus looked like.  We also know very little about his childhood…why?

 

9.  There occurs not a shred of evidence for a city named Nazareth at the time of the alleged Jesus. (Jim Walker, 1997. From the online article “Did a Historical Jesus Exist?”)

9 Reasons Why Science Is Better Than Religion…

1.  Science is willing to change its theories as new evidence is discovered.  Religion simply attempts to justify anything that contradicts its claims.

2.  Science has no agenda…it simply seeks the truth about the world around us.  Religion has an agenda…to convince others that a specific “God” is real and that we must “obey” this god in order to be “saved.”

3.  Science confirms its findings with evidence.  Religion “confirms” its findings with speculation, superstition, and through “revelation.”

4.  Science avoids using the supernatural to explain any phenomena.  Religion employs the supernatural to explain many things.

5.  Science is not afraid to say, “We don’t yet know how or why that happens.”  Religion simply says, “God did it.”

6.  Science has done more to advance mankind.  Religion is why we had the “Dark Ages.”

7.  Science follows logic.  Religion is based on superstition and oral tradition.

8.  People don’t start wars over opposing scientific beliefs.

9.  Science continues to advance.  Religion has been stagnant for thousands of years.

More Questions for Christians...

Christians:  Read the following questions then choose two or three to answer in the comments section.  Feel free to answer more if you would like...

1.  Do you believe that the Bible is free of errors and/or inconsistencies? 

     a.  If  no, do you write these all off as “problems with translation” like most people of faith do?

     b.  If yes, have you read the Bible?

2.  Do you believe in free will?  Do you believe God has a plan for all of us?

3.  Do you believe in the existence of angels and/or demons?  Why don’t we see them nowadays?

4.  Does religion do more to bring people together or does it tend to divide people?

5.  Do you believe that the bread and wine offered during church service is actually the body and blood of Christ? 

     a.  If yes, how do you explain this?

     b.  If no, then what is the purpose of participating in this unusual ritual?

6.  What would it take for you to not believe in God?  Lack of physical or historical evidence?  Disproving the authenticity of the Bible?  Having the God of another religion appear to you?  Scientific proof that demonstrates how life began and/or how our universe came into being?  Prayers not being answered?

7.  Do you believe that God works through faith healers?  Explain.

8.  Do you have any social, political, or moral issues that you believe strongly in which are based solely on your religious beliefs?  In other words, independent of religion you would have other opinions on these issues.

9.  Do you believe that you will be reunited with loved ones after you die?  Explain.

10.  What constitutes a soul?  Does a monkey have a soul?  How about a baby that is born without a brain?  Do dogs have souls?  Does a fertilized egg have a soul?  Where was your soul before you were given life?

11.  Do you believe that the laws of nature were different back in the days of Jesus?  Explain.

12.  If Jesus was such a great and influential individual, how come we never hear about his childhood or teen years?  Why is so much of his life not documented?

13.  When a little church-going girl is plucked from the street by a crazed sadist and raped for two days then left for dead in a vacant lot…could God have prevented that or is he powerless to do anything about it due to the free will of the perpetrator?  Is it part of his plan?

14.  When you listen to a eulogy and the speaker says something like “I know that this is what God wanted”…do you believe that?  Explain.

15.  Do you believe that loved ones who have passed away are watching over you?  If so, do they see you when you are picking your nose?  Masturbating?  Going to the bathroom?  Or do they look away at just the right time?

16.  Does giving money to the church influence your standing with God?  Is it better to give your money to the church or directly to those in need?  What would God prefer?  What would the church want you to believe?

17.  Do you think people tend to value life more if they believe that they will have eternal life after they die or if they believe that this is their one and only chance at life?

Christians: Would you still believe in God if…

The Bible was found to contain any, if not many, scientific inaccuracies, inconsistencies, or factual errors?

The Bible was found to contain unfulfilled prophecies?

The origin of life could be replicated in a science lab?

Life was found on another planet?

It could be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the “soul” does not exist?

You had been raised to believe in a different God/faith and were then told about the God/faith that you now believe in (in other words, would you change)?

A historical church document was found which basically confirmed that the Bible was written by ancient scribes who knew nothing of a man named Jesus and that he was a fictionalized character created to further the teachings of the church?

A different God came down from the sky and presented himself to you then declared that he was the only true God?

Prayer after prayer went unanswered even though there was no reason for them to be ignored?

Solid scientific evidence was presented which confirmed the reality of the “Big Bang”?

Solid evidence was presented which confirmed the reality of evolution?

The earth was proven to be billions of years old, contradicting the Bible’s contention that it is only 6-10 thousand years old?

Evidence showed that the story of Jesus was actually based upon previously worshipped Pagan gods?

Jesus’ burial site was found and his bones were retrieved?

It was demonstrated that there is no historical evidence for the existence of Jesus outside of what the scriptures say…despite the meticulous record keeping that took place during that time period?

Christians engaged in a holy war against believers in another religion...and lost?

Prayers to a different God were answered at the same rate as those that were prayed to your God?